Tie-nipper.



W. A. SCOTT.

TIE NIPPER.

APPLIOATION FILED APR. 26, 1911. 1,005,658. Patented Oct. 10,1911.

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WILLIAM ALONZO SCOTT, OF CONSUL, ALABAMA.

TIE-NIPPER.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM ALoNzo SCOTT, a citizen of the UnitedStates, residing at Consul, in the county of Marengo and State ofAlabama, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Tie- Nippers, ofwhich the following is a specification.

My invention is an improvement in tie nippers, and consists in certainnovel constructions, and combinations of parts, hereinafter describedand claimed.

Referring to the drawings forming a part hereof: Figure 1 is aperspective view of the improvement placed for operation, Fig. 2 is asimilar view of the fulcrum block, Fig. 3 is a longitudinal verticalsection of the bar and block, and Fig. 1 is an enlarged transversevertical section.

The embodiment of the invention shown in the drawings, comprises a nipbar, composed, preferably, of the bar proper 1 and a section 2 of pipingslipped over one end of the bar. The pipe 2 is also provided with anintegral reinforcing sleeve 3, at the end remote from the bar. The bar 1is bent laterally at the end remote from the sleeve 2 as shown at 1, andis flattened transversely to form a transverse edge 5, which may beeasily inserted beneath the end of the tie 6.

The fulcrum block is formed from an angle plate of suitable length, thesides 7 and 8 of the plate standing at right angles with respect to eachother, and the outer edge of one side 8 in the present instance, isprovided with a lateral flange 9. The flange 9 extends approximately atright angles from the side, and a block 10 of wood or like lightmaterial, is arranged between the sides 7 and 8, and is held in place bybolts 11. The block 10 is triangular in cross section, and is arrangedwith its base downward, and fits closely between the sides of the angleplate. The base of the block is inch higher than the lower edge of theplate with the outer edges of the sides of the plate, and the bolts 11are passed from above downward, and are engaged by nuts 12 on the baseof the block. The apex of the angle plate is slotted transversely asshown at 13, intermediate the ends of the plates, and at approximatelythe longitudinal center of the block. The apex of the block is cut-awayadjacent to the slot, and on each side thereof to form a recess 14:.

An eye bolt 15 is passed through the bar Specification of LettersPatent.

Application filed April 26, 1911.

Patented Oct. 10, 1911.

Serial No. 623,441.

1 near the commencement of the curved portion 4 thereof, and the eye 16of the bolt extends into the recess 14, and is engaged by a transversepin 17 The pin prevents the withdrawal of the eye bolt, but permits thebar to rock freely on the block, within the limits prescribed by theslot. The eye bolt is passed through the bar from belowupward and thethreaded end is engaged, above the bar, by a nut 18, to hold the eyebolt in place. It will be evident that by removing the nut 18, the barmay be withdrawn from the bolt, and'from the fulcrum block.

The operation of' the device will be evident from the description. Theblock forms a fulcrum for the bar, and the bar may be lengthened orshortened to suit conditions. The device is assembled by first passingthe eye bolt through the slot, with the pin 17 in place. The block 10may then be placed between the sides of the plate, and secured by thebolts, after which the bar is engaged with the eye bolt. The flange 9limits the rocking movement of the block toward the operator. The nipperis adjusted by inserting the small end of an ordinary claw bar 19 in thesleeve 2, thus giving power to the nipper to hold the tie against therail while being spiked.

It will be evident that the improvement while simple in construction andoperation, is very powerful, may be cheaply made, and is not liable toeasily get out of order.

The eye of the bolt 15 is preferably of a size to pass through the slot13, and the recess 14 is of a length to prevent the pin 17 from slippingout of the eye.

I claim,

1. In combination with a bar provided at one end with a claw, of afulcrum block for the bar, said block being composed of an angle platehaving the edge of one of its sides provided with a longitudinal flange.extending at approximately a right angle to the side, a block of fibrousmaterial substantially triangular in cross section fitting between thesides of the plate, the base of the block being flush with the edges ofthe sides, bolts passing through the bar and plate, said plate havingits sides transversely slotted at the apex of the plate, the block beingrecessed adjacent to the slot, an eye bolt having its eye inserted intheslot, and a pin passing through the eye, the bar having an openingadjacent to the junction of the claw therewith for receiving the bolt,and a nut engaging the bolt.

2. In combination with a bar provided at one end with a claw, of afulcrum block for the bar, said block being composed of an angle platehaving the edge of one of its sides provided with a longitudinal flangeextending at approximately a right angle to the side, a block of fibrousmaterial substantially triangular in cross section fitting between thesides of the plate, the base of the block being flush with the edges ofthe sides, bolts passing through the bar and plate, said plate havingits sides transversely slotted at the apex of the plate, the block beingrecessed adjacent to the slot, and an eye bolt passing through the baradjacent to the claw, the eye of the bolt extending through the slot ofthe plate, and means engaging the eye to prevent withdrawal thereof.

3. In combination with a bar provided at one end with a claw, of afulcrum block for the bar, said block being composed of an angle platehaving the edge of one of its sides provided with a longitudinal flangeextending at approximately a right angle to the side, a block of fibrousmaterial substantially triangular in cross section fitting between thesides of the plate, the base of the block being flush with the edges ofthe sides, bolts passing through the bar and plate, said plate havingits sides transversely slotted at the apex of the plate, the block beingrecessed adjacent to the slot, and an eye on the bar adjacent to theclaw and extending into the slot, and means engaging the eye to preventwithdrawal thereof.

4. In combination with a bar provided at one end with a claw, of afulcrum block for the bar, said block being composed of an angle plate,a block of fibrous material. substantially triangular in cross sectionfit" ting between the sides of the plate, the base of the block beingflush with the edges of the sides, bolts passing through the bar andplate, said plate having its sides transversely slotted at the apex ofthe plate, the block being recessed adjacent to the slot, and an eye onthe bar adjacent to the claw and extending into the slot, and meansengaging the eye to prevent its withdrawal.

5. In combination, a bar provided at one end with a laterally curvedclaw, and with an eye adjacent to the claw and extending in the oppositedirection, and a fulcrum block detachably connected with the eye, saidblock comprising an angle plate having a transverse slot in its apex andat approximately its longitudinal center for receiving the eye, a blockof fibrous material substantially triangular in cross section fittingwithin the angle plate and having a recess registering with the slot,and a pin passing through the eye for preventing the withdrawal thereof.

6. In combination, a bar provided at one end with a laterally curvedclaw, and with an eye adjacent to the claw and extending in the oppositedirection, and a fulcrum block detachably connected with the eye, saidblock comprising an angle plate having a transverse slot in its apex andat approximately its longitudinal center for receiving the eye, andmeans engaging the eye to prevent withdrawal thereof.

7. In combination, a bar provided with an eye near one end, and afulcrum block detachably connected with the eye, said block comprisingan angle plate having a transverse slot in its apex and at approximatelythe longitudinal center when receiving the eye, and means engaging withthe eye to prevent withdrawal thereof.

VILLIAM ALONZO SCOTT.

Witnesses:

JOHN KING, SIDN-Eir J. LOVELACE.

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